My first rule on PC-ology: NEVER EVER go oem... They just make expensive good looking paper weights, cuz thats all they're good for..... Except laptops, coz you haven't got a choice.....
as for warranty, I guess I'm just lucky, coz I've got a good working relationship with my local hardware store guy.... PLUS, he delivers grade A material, so I won't actually be needing the warranty until I need to upgrade it... Granted, it takes a while until all items are delivered, but my local hardware store guy is cheap, so everyone's happy... except maybe DELL and other OEM manufacturers......
as for warranty, I guess I'm just lucky, coz I've got a good working relationship with my local hardware store guy.... PLUS, he delivers grade A material, so I won't actually be needing the warranty until I need to upgrade it... Granted, it takes a while until all items are delivered, but my local hardware store guy is cheap, so everyone's happy... except maybe DELL and other OEM manufacturers......